DEERING CROSSFIRE ELECTRIC BANJO - SOLD

For your consideration is this slightly used Deering Crossfire 5-string electric banjo. Played live, and on recordings, by artists like the Dixie Chicks, Diamond Rio and Garth Brooks, the Crossfire is more than just a unique-looking piece, it's a finely crafted, professional grade instrument. Designed to circumvent feedback problems inherent with banjo contact mics, and traditional microphone amplification, this banjo is the brilliant combination of classic banjo approach with traditional electric solidbody guitar design. The result is the finest electric banjo of it's kind.

Features of this Deering Crossfire, serial number 6664, include: an Alder body with a high gloss black finish, a rock maple neck with an ebony fingerboard and mother of pearl diamond inlays, brass tone hoop, (2) active EMG pickups under the black drum head (powered by 9V battery), Volume and Tone control and a 3-way pickup selector, making this banjo far more versatile than its acoustic counterparts.

This particular example is in very excellent condition, exhibiting virtually no signs of any wear or use. The neck is perfectly straight, and the action a comfortable height, though the neck can be adjusted to taste. Since the banjo was stored in a closet for the past year and a half, the metal parts had oxidized from lack of use. Subsequently, the J-hooks, hex nuts and tailpiece were all replaced with genuine Deering parts bringing the instrument back to its original luster and functionality. The original tension hoop, fifth string peg and neck plate still exhibit signs of oxidation. The original parts that were replaced will be shipped with the banjo.

All of the electronics function perfectly without any noise or scratchiness, and the pickups both sounds great. Just like a regular 2-pickup guitar, the bridge pickup provides a sharper tone with more treble, while the neck is more mellow. Weighing in at 9.5 pounds, this banjo feels substantial and similar to an electric guitar. The comfortable weight provides a dynamic sustain, something for which the Crossfire has become highly regarded. Additionally, the Crossfire can easily be used in a more manageable manner with guitar amps, effects pedals, etc.

Also included in this auction is the original soft case, the Deering maintenance manual, a stereo 1/4"-1/8" cord for headphone use, and a copy of our receipt from Deering for the replaced parts.

Neck: Blond Flamed Maple with an Ebony Fretboard Diamond Shaped Mother of Pearl inlays The neck has an adjustable truss-rod 22 Nickel-Silver Frets

Body: Alder Body Painted Highly Polished Gloss Black Brass Notched Tension Hoop

11” Frosted Top Head Rolled Brass Tone Ring 24 Round Hooks with ¼” Hex Nuts

Two EMG Magnetic Pick-ups are Under the Head Three Way Pick-up Switch Tone & Volume Adjustment Knobs Active Electronics 1/4” Jack Plug.

Tuned: G,D,G,B,D Can easily be tuned in other tunings as well.

Includes a Deering Crossfire Delta Case

Dimensions: 22 Frets Neck Width at the Nut 1 ¼”
Scale Length Nut to Bridge 26 ¼”
Overall Instrument Length 38 ½”
Body Diameter 13 ½”
Instrument Weight 9.6 lbs